In praesentia majoris potestatis
In praesentia majoris potestatis, minor potestas cessat. In the presence of
the superior power, the minor power ceases. Jenk. Cent. 214.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.
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